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leading military power. Merz sparked controversy last week when he said Washington had been “[humiliated](/news/2026/4/27/iran-very-skilful-as-us-humiliated-says-german-chancellor)” by its failure to reach a deal with Tehran and accused Trump of having “no strategy.” The remarks triggered
lead to negotiations toward a long term solution. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is credited for mediating the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, also [welcomed the truce](https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2045029468595433644?s=20), calling it a step toward
lead to negotiations toward a long term solution. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is credited for mediating the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, also [welcomed the truce](https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2045029468595433644?s=20), calling it a step toward
lead to sanctions against Iran, and potentially authorise force if Tehran fails to halt attacks and threats to commercial shipping in the strait. The closure of the strait, through which one-fifth of the world
strait of Hormuz by the US [with an elegant and irony-laden reference to Jane Austen](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/trump-one-man-whatsapp-group-diplomacy-derailing-peace-talks?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other). “It’s a truth universally acknowledged,” said the ambassador, in a reference that was almost certainly
lead to negotiations toward a long term solution. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is credited for mediating the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, also [welcomed the truce](https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2045029468595433644?s=20), calling it a step toward "sustainable
Strait of Hormuz reopens. Domonoske says that's because restoring production takes time, and the world will want a lot of oil to rebuild stockpiles. High prices at the pump pose a risk
mission in southern Lebanon mediating. In the current war, Lebanon’s government – which says it is committed to disarming the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group – called for direct talks early on. Last week, Israel announced
Strait of Hormuz," the U.S. Central Command said. CENTCOM described the action as a "[proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5851845/trump-confirms-iran-shot-down-helicopter-says-u-s-must-respond)," and added that U.S. forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against